Oommen Chandy

Politician

Indian Puthuppally, Kingdom of Travancore, British India (now Kottayam district, Kerala, India)

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ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth31/10/1943
Age79 years (died on 18, Jul, 2023)
BirthplacePuthuppally, Kingdom of Travancore, British India (now Kottayam district, Kerala, India)
Date of Death18/07/2023

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameKunju
Full NameOommen Chandy

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. George Govt. V. H. S. S. school in Puthuppally, Kottayam, Kerala
College/University
  • CMS College Kottayam, Kerala
  • St. Berchmans College in Changanassery, Kerala
  • Government Law College, Ernakulam, Kerala
Educational Qualification(s)
  • A pre-university course from CMS College Kottayam
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics from St. Berchmans College
  • Bachelor of Law from Government Law College

Personal Life

Marital Status (at the time of death)Married
Marriage Date30/05/1977

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseMariamma Oommen
Children
  • Chandy Oommen
  • Maria
  • Achu

Family

FatherK. O. Chandy (deceased)
MotherBaby Chandy (deceased)
SiblingsAlex V. Chandy

Career

Politics
Political PartyIndian National Congress (INC)
Political Journey
  • Member of Legislative Assembly
  • Minister
  • Chief Minister of Kerala
Key Roles
  • 10th Chief Minister of Kerala (2004–2006, 2011–2016)
  • Leader of the Opposition in Kerala Legislative Assembly (2006–2011)
  • Longest-serving MLA in Kerala Legislative Assembly (1970–2023)
  • Congress Working Committee Member
ConstituencyPuthuppally, Kerala Legislative Assembly

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Oommen Chandy (1943-2023) was a prominent Indian politician and long-time leader of the Indian National Congress.
2. He served as Kerala's 10th Chief Minister during two terms, from 2004-2006 and 2011-2016.
3. Chandy represented the Puthuppally constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly for over five decades, starting in 1970.
4. He had notable roles in the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC).
5. Chandy passed away in Bengaluru in 2023 while undergoing cancer treatment.
6. Chandy passed away in Bengaluru on 18 July 2023 at the age of 79 due to complications from throat (laryngeal) cancer.
7. His funeral was held on 20 July 2023 at Puthuppally in Kottayam.
8. The Kerala government declared a two-day state mourning and a public holiday on account of his demise.
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